{"id":27677,"date":"2020-09-21T21:48:38","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T18:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/uncategorized\/the-greek-village-considered-the-tallest-in-the-balkans\/27677\/"},"modified":"2023-09-05T23:51:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T20:51:30","slug":"grevena-samarina-the-greek-tallest-village-in-the-balkans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exploringgreece.tv\/en\/greece\/grevena-samarina-the-greek-tallest-village-in-the-balkans\/27677\/","title":{"rendered":"The Greek village that is considered the highest in the Balkans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Majestic mountains, breathtaking landscapes, alpine images, and sounds of nature fill the air. All these create the scenery in a Greek village that stands out. Not only for its beauty but also for the fact that it is considered the highest in the Balkans. This is Samarina Village.<\/strong> Picturesque and imposing, it lies on the northeastern slopes of Mount Smolikas<\/strong> and can offer you a few days of absolute relaxation away from everyone and everything. If you manage to steal these days in the autumn, then don\u2019t think twice. Pack your bags and go!<\/p>\n

Samarina Village: The Greek village that is the highest in the Balkans<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Samarina is a charming village in Grevena<\/strong> that attracts visitors throughout the year. It offers natural beauty, tranquility, and delicious food. It is famous for its traditional cuisine, especially its meat dishes.<\/p>\n

Samarina is located at an altitude of 1,450 meters and is the highest village in Greece and the Balkans. It is an authentic Vlach village that preserves its traditions and shows you a different side of Greece that you will miss. Besides being high up, this village is also lively. The locals are mostly livestock farmers and very active. They work hard but they also know how to enjoy themselves, and you will notice that as soon as you arrive.<\/p>\n

The taverns are full of both visitors and locals who gather to drink tsipouro, and beer, and have a bite. They welcome you to join them. If you are lucky, you might hear some stories from the old days from an elder. Stories about the village and its legends. And you will promise yourself that you will come back someday\u2026<\/p>\n

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Samarina Grevena (Samarina Grevenon)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

How to get to Samarina Village
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To reach the highest-altitude village in Greece, you have to travel a long way from Athens. It takes about six hours to drive, so you should plan to stay at least some days to avoid exhaustion and make the most of your trip. Ioannina City, the closest city to Samarina with an airport is about 136 km and a 2-hour drive from there. You will enjoy many walks in the woods, and if you are into hiking, you will find trails that are like fairy tales.<\/p>\n

To see exactly where Samarina is, click HERE <\/strong><\/a>and organize your next trip to this special Greek village.<\/p>\n

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